Retail Investors Can Now Engage More in Corporate Bonds Introduction • Investing can seem expensive. • SEBI’s move lowers corporate bond face values to make them more accessible. • Benefits both retail investors and corporations. SEBI’s Decision • 2022: Reduced face value to ₹1 lakh. • 2024: Further reduction to ₹10,000. • Encourages retail participation in the bond market. Bond Market Overview ⚬Face Value: The fixed price at which bonds are issued. ⚬Corporate Bonds: Safer than stocks, better returns than FDs. ⚬Tradeable in secondary markets. Impact on Retail Investors ⚬ Lower cost to invest (now ₹10,000 per bond). ⚬ Easier to diversify investments in corporate bonds. ⚬ More affordable than before for small investors. Benefits of Corporate Bonds ⚬Lower risk compared to stocks. ⚬Fixed returns through interest. ⚬Secondary market trading opportunities. Conclusion ⚬ SEBI’s move makes bonds affordable and accessible. ⚬ Increased participation benefits both investors and corporations. Thank you! To know more, visit: https://goldenpi.com/blog/essentials/retail-investors-can-now-engage-more-in-corporate-bonds-with-lo wer-face-values/